A local man whose vehicle rear-ended four cars in separate incidences before crashing himself was hospitalized.

Details were not immediately available Saturday as officers continued to investigate.

However, Undersheriff Michael Murphy said the suspect rear-ended four separate vehicles along a stretch of Coon Lake Road in Marion Township beginning around 3 p.m. Friday before eventually rolling his sport utility vehicle in an area resident's yard on Coon Lake Road, east of D-19.

The first crash occurred in the Pingree Road area.

The man was transported to Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital for treatment of what was believed to be non-life threatening injuries. His condition was not immediately known Saturday.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor, the undersheriff said.

Once the police complete their investigation, a report will be sent to the prosecutor's office for review and possible charges.

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